Schedule Changed on Oct & NEW SWIMMER'S Q&A

MAC Swimming

The October Schedule has been updated.

If you have any questions, please contact coach Joung.

Swim Meet participation will be considered as class participation. There is no makeup class for swimmers who missed their regular swim classes due to swim meet participation.
	Sat, Oct 16	Sat, Oct 23 No classes at MP	Sun, Oct 31
SWIM TEAM	7:00-9:00 am, MP	7:00-9:00am, MP	No swim date as scheduled.
	Class Canceled due to swim meet participation.	Class Canceled due to pool closure.
MINI TEAM	No changes	3:00-4:30pm, MP
		MOVED TO DSR 3:00-4:30pm, DSR*
		No changes for 5pm DSR class
MINI-PREP TEAM	No changes	1:45-3:00pm, MP
		Class Canceled due to swim meet participation. For swimmers who are not participating in the swim meet, there is a combined class from 3:00-4:30 at DSR*.
		No changes for 5pm DSR class
LEARN TO SWIM	No changes	1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, MP
		MOVED TO DSR 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm at DSR

- No classes at Manassas Park on Oct 23 due to pool closure.

- *Oct. 23, 3:00-4:30 DSR class is a combined class for the Mini Team and Mini-Prep Team.

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NEW SWIMMER'S FAQ

FULL VERSION

new How many practice times are recommended based on the swimmer's age?

Each swimmer has a different timetable to show dramatic improvement. But you can see the following cases we have.

Practice Plan of our club’s top swimmer at age of 12,

5-6 years old: once a week
8-9 years old: 2-3 times a week
11-12 years old: 5-6 times a week

Practice Plan of our club’s top swimmer at age of 10

5-7 years old: 1-2 times a week
8-9 years old: 3-4 times a week
9-10 years old: 5-6 times a week

How do I choose a swimsuit?

It is most accurate to take a child to the shop and ask the staff, and we do not recommend oversized swimsuits for the next year. Think about wearing it for a year or so and purchase it at the correct size.

new Swimsuits

The swimsuit for swim meets has to be 1-2 sizes smaller than the practice swimsuit. The swimmers in Mini Team and Mini-Prep often wear swimsuits too large. I recommend swimmers wear the right size which is a bit tighter than you think. And rashguards are not permitted at swim meets.

Endurance swimsuits including our club’s team swimsuits can be worn longer than a regular one. A regular swimsuit cannot be worn for more than 6 months. Endurance swimsuits can be worn for 2 years when properly used. The tech suit restrictions, proposed by the Age Group Development Committee, went into effect for 12-and-under swimmers on September 1, 2020. You can check the approved 12 and under tech suits list here.

new How to manage swimsuits and swim gear?

Make sure to wash and dry your swimsuit, cap, and swim gears after each practice. Start by filling your sink with cold water without detergent. Let the swimsuit soak in the water for up to 30 minutes, and then rinse with cool water. Don’t soak a swimsuit overnight. This can loosen fibers. Don’t let a swimsuit dry directly in the sun. Don’t put a swimsuit in the dryer. The heat weakens the elasticity of the spandex.

Swimming goggles fog when used for over a month. The lenses should be cleaned with rubber material such as a pull buoy, kickboard, or pool noodle.

new When can swimmers have a meal?

Swimmers have to finish their meals at least 1.5-2 hours before the swim meet and practice as well. If your swimmer has a heavy meal before the swim practice, they cannot swim fast.

Can parents interact with children during the lessons?

No, we ask that all parents remain in the spectator seating area and view from there.

FIRST MEET Q & A

What does my swimmer need to bring?

Swimmers need their team suit, MAC cap, towel, several extra towels, water, and healthy snacks. They will need to refuel their bodies after warm-ups and after each of their races.

How do I know which events my kid is swimming in?

On your Team Unify page (our team website where you signed up for the meet), you can see a list of events the swimmer is entered in for the meet by clicking on their name under the meet information.

How do I know when my child will be swimming?

Swimmers are “seeded” into heats by their times. If this is your child’s first meet or the first time they are swimming an event, then they will be a no time (NT) for this meet.

How can I find the results?

Results are posted on the walls at the meets and some meets utilize an app called Meet Mobile where you can find the results.

What is my role as a parent at the meet?

Your role is to be your child’s biggest cheerleader. They have worked hard to prepare for the meet and are excited to get to show off to you their accomplishments. After a race, the swimmers are to talk to their coach immediately and most swimmers will do a cool down before being able to talk to you, but after that, they will be ready for some hugs and high fives.

What time do I get to the pool?

The coach will send out a communication to all swimmers letting them know what time to be at the pool for warmups. PLEASE BE ON TIME. The swimmer needs to be checked in, have found their team seating area, and be dressed in their team suit, MAC team cap, and ready to warm up by the time specified.

Can my swimmer leave when they are done with their events?

Yes, feel free to leave when your swimmer has completed their events for the session.

Does my child have to participate in every meet?

Meets are optional but swimmers are encouraged to attend whenever possible. Swim meets are a great measuring tool to gauge your child’s progression while providing invaluable experience at the competitive level.

What does DQ mean?

Disqualification – This can happen for a variety of reasons including starting early (false start), performing an illegal stroke or turn, etc. The reason for the DQ is usually listed on the results sheet.

new Getting DQed is common for swimmers who just started to participate in swim meets. They will learn from their mistakes and the coaches will help your swimmer to swim legally for the next swim meet. You should discuss which strokes to participate in with the coach. If you think that your swimmer needs extra practice to learn how to swim legally, your swimmer can take a lesson at Swim Clinics.

new Is parent volunteer necessary?

Parents have to learn the rules of swim through meets. Volunteering is a good opportunity to learn the rules.

The people who are working at swim meets are all volunteers. Our club’s parents are participating as timers as well. You do not need any experience to be a timer. Before the swim meet begins, you can learn how to run the meet as a timer and even if a timer makes a mistake, the head timer will back you up. The club takes a $100 volunteer deposit. It will be refunded if parents volunteer 7 or more times a season.

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